Guest wally888 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I bid on but lost the Lexus in Fl. Had it inspected-had bumper/front fenders/driver's door repainted. Inspector found no evidence until using a ? paint analyser. Now thinking about this Crossfire.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...956961&rd=1,1 Good deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayS Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I have 6 MGBs and 5 Reattas love them all they are different cars for different joys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayS Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Woh said we were all in our right minds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TommyH Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 i personaly like the 87-89 allante, but i heard that the engines wernt too good. i think it would be awesome to make a hardtop for a reatta convertable. that is what they should have included with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 There's the SSR if you're into those. I'm sure you could get a killer deal on a new one, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 The search is over! Thanks to everyone for their input, will mis my coupe or con'v., maybe both but one will probably stay in the family/daughter. I bought either a Sc430, Crossfire, Sky, Pontiac............... Want to guess before looking below?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...956961&rd=1http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...956961&rd=1,1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EDBS0 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Congratulations.I certainly hope that you are not going to run up the miles like the previous owner did. Try and make it last <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomt Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Let us know how you like it, room etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Bought coupe in 2000 w/ 69k miles. Now a whooping 101k! 6 1/2 years= less than 5k a year. Guess in 2012 I'll have an 05 Crossfire w/ 28k miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 tomt, A discussion about "room" here. Fortunately I am only 5'10" http://www.autoblog.com/2006/05/08/chrysler-crossfire-takes-a-year-off/ Will pick up tomorrow in Sarasota, Fl., spend night w/ friends in Villages, bring home Wed. Will report gas milage (uses H.Test)etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomt Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Let us know of your experiences. Heck, if you're old enough you could swing by and take my 85 year old mom out for a date. She lives in Sarasota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Let us know of your experiences. Heck, if you're old enough you could swing by and take my 85 year old mom out for a date. She lives in Sarasota </div></div> Wish you'd told me sooner, she could have delivered it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomt Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 The road is long with many a winding turn. Unfortunately she doesn't make all of them. Enjoy the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The road is long with many a winding turn. Unfortunately she doesn't make all of them. Enjoy the ride. </div></div> Initially I thought I might miss a few but only when I was looking at 110+mph! Don't think your Mom would have enjoyed the ride, I was scared a few times! Drove it about 150 miles yesterday and about 300 today. It ain't no touring Coupe! Is a beautiful thing w/ top up or down but probably won't live here long. I will explain further later. I was surprised to get 23 mpg for the entire trip, especially since I drove , except for a few punches, about 80 mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Sorry to hear about the SRT6. I thought it would be a pretty sweet ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 GTO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncgirl05 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Is a beautiful thing w/ top up or down but probably won't live here long. I will explain further later. </div></div> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />So what's the story? Sounds like you are having a good time with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomt Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Was passed today by a nice Crossfire Coupe, and again noted the similarities. I really like the coupe. Actually it was my mom who pushed my dad to make the speedometer bar "turn red" in our 55 Century. Ending up at 115 in 55. With windows down. Wow1!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EDBS0 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 TOO FAST for F14!!!! GTO is his speed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joereatta Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Congrats! It is a fun little car that likes to run fast(owner's manual gives top speed at 150).Don't expect you'll get any cowl shake with the specially built frame from Karmen. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Congrats! It is a fun little car that likes to run fast(owner's manual gives top speed at 150).Don't expect you'll get any cowl shake with the specially built frame from Karmen. Enjoy. </div></div> Is yours an SRT6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joereatta Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 No, just the naturally aspirated 3.2L in a hardtop with automatic slap shift. I can't imagine what an additional 100 hp would be like in this little car. The 215 hp makes it a decent boulevard racer but it certainly is at its best on the highway and the curvy country roads in the Poconos. Now if I can only get used to the spoiler deploying at 60mph . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No, just the naturally aspirated 3.2L in a hardtop with automatic slap shift. I can't imagine what an additional 100 hp would be like in this little car. The 215 hp makes it a decent boulevard racer but it certainly is at its best on the highway and the curvy country roads in the Poconos. Now if I can only get used to the spoiler deploying at 60mph . . . </div></div> There is no cowl, or anything else, shake! But is very noisy as if window or top, air leaks. Visability is very limited to the rear. I have yet to drive w/ the top down, maybe today if it warms up. The suspension on the SRT6 is very stiff and the run flat tires are hard=asphalt is O.K. but concrete interstates are bumpy de bump. The 330 HP, when punched, makes you look like Chuck Yager or John Glen on a centrifuge! Where can I drive this car with a lead foot!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joereatta Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 You get used to the limited visability from the rear. Mine doesn't have the run flats, just a can of flat fix and an air pump. Even still, the ride does telegraph road imperfections. I don't suffer from the air leak with my hardtop, in fact it is quite quiet. Brake hard and the brake boost is incredible as is the handling.It is like its riding on rails around corners. I'm a happy camper with mine but had to accept its idiosyncracies(including poor radio reception as the antenna is in the rear window). My power is just right with the standard engine.Much like the Reatta, I enjoy the limited production aspect and still often have people complement the car's appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Antennae on this one is about 15" long, black, very flexible, (looks like two large twisted wires), mounted on left rear fender. Drove w/ top down for about 20 miles and really enjoyed. Of course everyone want to drive or ride. Everyone astonished with the acceleration and handling. I think the following is true? No 06 or 07 models sold in U.S? Read someplace 06 models were imported from Canada to U.S. Now, what to do w/ my 90 R. ragtop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joereatta Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I think you're right about suspended sales in US. Your vehicle came with run flats? Were they factory? I'd be very interested in replacing mine with the run flats. Brand? The stock superlow profile tires on mine have no sidewall flex as there is hardly any sidewall. However, as I travel long distances (Poconos to Philly and Philly to Harrisburg)not having a spare tire is somewhat disconserting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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